Austin Business Executive Phillip Wilhite Receives Certified Business Intermediary Designation

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Austin, Texas, April 22, 2003 /PR Web/ -- Philip Wilhite, Managing Director of Corporate Investment, a Central Texas business brokerage and merger and acquisition firm, recently received the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation during IBBA's 36th Biannual Educational Program and Conference.



Business brokers are the intermediaries for owners who want to buy or sell their businesses. Business broker transactions--mainly geared to brokering sales of mid-sized and small businesses--are valued at more than $1.5 billion per year and affect the economic well-being of thousands of communities in the United States and around the world



Wilhite was awarded the CBI designation after demonstrating a superior knowledge of the functions and applications of business broker services, documenting practical experience, participating in a rigorous curriculum of at least 60 credit hours of Association courses, passing a comprehensive examination, and pledging to uphold and practice IBBA's Code of Ethics.



Wilhite was presented a plaque certifying the designation by IBBA President Henry Hicks, CBI who said "Philip Wilhite's achievement is a significant professional accomplishment that identifies him among America's most highly qualified and credentialed business intermediaries. It is a hallmark of excellence in our profession."



About IBBA

IBBA advances the professional development of its member brokers, educates potential clients about the value of broker services, and promotes the highest possible standards of ethical conduct. IBBA awards the prestigious "Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)" to members who demonstrate professional excellence through their broker experience and education, and pass a comprehensive examination. For more information: www.ibba.org.



About Corporate Investment

Corporate Investment is a privately held business brokerage and merger and acquisition firm that provides confidential, professional marketing of businesses on a national basis. Based in Austin, Texas, Corporate Investment has been successfully negotiating business transactions for its clients for over 19 years. For more information: www.corpinvest.com.



Philip Wilhite is available to the news media on a continuing basis as a source of information and comments about developments affecting the efficient, economical and profitable transfer of business ownership and on economic trends affecting the business community.



PR contact:    


Stacy Formby

mailto:sformby@austin.rr.com, 512-388-9702



Corporate contact:    


Phil Wilhite

mailto:pwilhite@corpinvest.com, 512-346-4444



Corporate Investment

9390 Research Blvd., KALEIDO I, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78759

512-346-4444, fax 512-346-4473

mailto:info@corpinvest.com, http://www.corpinvest.com